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I USED to LOVE Hal's... but, the events over the past week has recently altered my entire view. I realized that I don't LOVE Hal's as a place to eat; I love Hal's as a Saturday night bar... more so, I love Dennis, the heavy handed, friendly bartender!
This is why I no longer enjoy Hal's during the day...
Last week, I ordered a take-out lunch for my production team prepping a commercial down the road. Within 20 minutes, my food was ready for pick-up..awesome. As I went to pay the bill, there was an $18 gratuity charge included... not awesome. I asked how this could be on a CARRY-OUT order?! The woman responded and said on ""orders over $100, we charge gratuity because the guys work so hard in the back."" My order was a single bag; 5 items; minimal packaging. Ironically, my meal WASNT OVER $100. It was $90.. and the woman said, ""Oh, well $90 is close enough to $100."" I said I'd pay it, but that I was NOT happy. After speaking with one of the manager's, he credited me my $18 tip, but he was NOT happy about the whole situation. I asked if this ""18%"" gratuity for take-out, was mentioned on the website. He said ""it should be."" Alas, it is not. Ok, end of story.
Today, I received a MUCH friendlier reception from the wait staff. Very nice young man at the bar... sweet hostess. Yet, upon returning back to the office, my producer mentioned that his tofu tasted ""fishy."" But, he is good people, so he didn't insist on me taking back the food. I, however, discovered a 2 inch, dark black hair, within my grilled tuna salad. My hair is blonde. My producer's hair is blonde. My PM's hair is red. And, the ""$18 gratuity packaging"" involves sealing the container shut with tinfoil.... meaning, the only access to my food, is by the kitchen, then me.
Here is a synopsis of why I don't recommend Hal's for lunch... or any meal, for that matter:
*Your take-out gratuity (you know, that fee that doesn't pertain to ANY OTHER RESTAURANT) will cost far more than a single dish you order.
*If you're vegan, DO NOT EAT ANYTHING HERE, because it could be infused with fish matter/juices
***If you order a salad thinking you're going to be healthy, just prepare for a little extra ""protein,"" if you will. I'm not really a fan of thick black hair, so I'm gonna skip out on the next meal at Hal's.
The only thing I DO recommend, is late Friday/Saturday nights @ Hal's. Ask Dennis for his ""specialty drink."" Dennis is one of the few bartenders on the Westside, who I trust to make me something delicious AND strong.
Just dont order any food......
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